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S178 LEP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Purple Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 LEP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake inbalance 40%

Fail 20 Jun 2012 106,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake inbalance 40%

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 106,329 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

40mm play in steering box

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper split

o2 sensor 2 wiring rubbing on prop shaft

offside front shock damp

offside reverse light not working

rear exhaust join slightly loose

rear wiper split

steering box damp

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,582 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,368 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 77,270 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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S178 LEP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Purple with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,498 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S178 LEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S178 LEP registered?

S178 LEP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S178 LEP safe to buy?

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